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Mar 31, 2023

Frontdoor Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Frontdoor's first quarter performance was marked by a 4% revenue increase, improved gross profit margin, and strategic initiatives, including the launch of a new mobile app, driving enhanced earnings and a focus on shareholder returns.

Key Takeaways

Frontdoor reported a 4% increase in revenue to $367 million for Q1 2023. Gross profit margin improved to 46%, and net income rose to $22 million. The company launched a new mobile app and expects to repurchase approximately $80 million in stock in 2023.

Revenue increased by 4% to $367 million, driven by a 10% increase from price, partially offset by a 5% decline from lower volume.

Gross profit margin increased 540 basis points to 46% due to higher realized price, fewer service requests, and moderated inflationary cost pressures.

Net income increased by $20 million to $22 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $29 million to $54 million.

Total Revenue
$367M
Previous year: $351M
+4.6%
EPS
$0.29
Previous year: $0.04
+625.0%
Gross Profit
$170M
Previous year: $144M
+18.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$337M
Previous year: $255M
+32.2%
Free Cash Flow
$52M
Previous year: $39M
+33.3%
Total Assets
$1.13B
Previous year: $1.06B
+6.6%

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Frontdoor Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Frontdoor provided full-year 2023 revenue guidance of $1.70 billion to $1.74 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $220 million to $240 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth in the renewals channel is expected to be approximately 10%.
  • Gross profit margin is expected to be between 43.5% and 46.0% due to a moderation of inflation.
  • Expects to repurchase approximately $80 million in stock in 2023
  • Second-quarter 2023 revenue is expected to be $505 million to $520 million, a 5% increase over the prior year period
  • Second-quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $80 million to $90 million, a 10% increase over the prior year period

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue decline in the direct-to-consumer channel is expected to be in the low double digits.
  • Revenue decline in the real estate channel is expected to be nearly 20%.
  • The number of home service plans is expected to decline in the mid to upper single digits.
  • SG&A is projected to be $570 million to $595 million due to additional investments in the American Home Shield brand.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $35 to $45 million, primarily consisting of technology investments.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income